I was diagnosed with CKD. What are the available treatment options for CKD?
It depends on the stages of CKD. For early stages management includes managing the underlying risk factors to prevent the progression of disease. Once it is CKD 5 end stage the treatment options are dialysis hemo and peritoneal and kidney transplant best option.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) treatment focuses on slowing progression and managing complications. Options include:
- Lifestyle changes (low-sodium, kidney-friendly diet, exercise, avoiding NSAIDs)
- Blood pressure control (usually with ACE inhibitors or ARBs)
- Blood sugar control in diabetics
- Managing cholesterol and anemia
- Avoiding further kidney damage